Misunderstood Villain: Heroines Mourn My Death

{Author Of Old-World Extra}”All untainted paths lead to the one truth.”—There was nothing special about my life… except for how I died.I went out in the dumbest, most ridiculous way possible; even a dog’s death would’ve made for a better sight.But hey, that wasn’t even the weird part. Not by a long shot. For whatever reason, my soul had gotten ripped out and shoved into the body of some “Villain” in a faraway land.Yep, you heard that right. A clichéd “Villain.” And I’ve got ten days before he’s publicly executed.This guy—well, I—used to be a Beggar. One that grew into a Magi, then a Seeker, then a Professor, and then… A Sultan. The one ruler of the entire world.Now? I’m stuck facing the people I used to love, ready to pay for all the “evil” I’ve done.Fate seemed Hellbent on ending me no matter where I went, but just as I was about to give up…A Script appeared before my mind’s eye.{Would you like to witness your real history, your Path?}{Would you like to make it past your Promised Day?}{Would you like to become a True King?}{If so, repeat after me…}It gave me one word—ancient, powerful, and clear.“BASSORĀH!”Many paths came together.Then, a projection appeared and it began to display… my memories?